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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1145 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers commend the Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) for its portability, overall performance, and amazing battery life. Many appreciate its great size, amazing screen quality, and lightweight design, with some also enjoying the available color. While some find the user interface a little clunky and the price a bit expensive, glare is not an issue for users.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my kindle!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It makes reading more convenient. I can read at night without a light keeping anyone else awake. I am able to buy the next book in a series I’m reading immediately without having to leave my home. I love it & would recommend it to anyone who loves to read!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very simple!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This makes reading so much easier. It's easy on the eyes and navigating is simple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tisha

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much faster than the others! Delivery time was two days and that was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth buying!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first kindle. No issues encountered. Working as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Screen quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Broken, But Still Good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    fairly slow in terms of the graphics, and somewhat frustrating to use in general. however, the design is great and the screen is very easy to read.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Kindle Paperwhite!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Kindle Paperwhite 12 Generation has a lot to offer. Speedy response to touch, page turn animation, backlight with warm light, and dark mode! I’m excited to pick up reading as a hobby again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Kindle!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my Kindle! Enjoying reading again! Those few quiet moments to unwind and relax at night without worrying about disturbing others have been a blessing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great device, shame about the commercials. I am no ready to pay to get rid of them when I bought the Kindle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Kindle Paper White Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy reading so having a device that feels as much like a book as a device could is nice. I still prefer real paper but for travel and cost you can't go wrong with a kindle. The photo is of the case I bought as well. I would highly recommend getting a case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I read more books than ever now

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy reading now and like the text size and like spacing options

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Kindle

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best purchase of 2024 it’s super fast and sleek. I love the color vibrancy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All the process from the buying all the way to the delivery was good, highly recommended to buy here.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great display and excellent battery life. The size is perfect (just small enough to take places but big enough to read off of). I thought I'd have a problem with reading this instead of books, but I honestly prefer the kindle to an actual book. It had dark mode, which is great for reading at night. I absolutely love that you can hightlight, mark-up, and look up the definitions to words easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle Paperwhite

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this Kindle. The screen is easy on the eyes, even during long reading sessions or in low light. It’s lightweight, fast, and the battery life is amazing, lasting for weeks. The reading experience feels very comfortable and high quality. It’s perfect for traveling or daily use. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My experience

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently bought this Kindle and I absolutely love it so far. The screen is easy on my eyes, even when I read for long periods of time, and it feels just like reading a real book. I love how lightweight it is, which makes it perfect to bring with me anywhere. The battery life is amazing and lasts way longer than I expected. I also like being able to download books instantly instead of waiting or carrying multiple books around. It saves space and makes reading more convenient. Overall, I’m really happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend a Kindle to anyone who loves to read or wants to get back into reading more often.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device, wish Amazon wasn’t on it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great functioning device and very intuitive to use by my nine-year-old. The only downside is not being able to divorce this from Amazon as I would like to load from Libby or overdrive directly to the device rather than having to use the very convoluted process to get library books on the Kindle. The addition of the paperwhite screen has been very beneficial for late night reading on the e-ink screen. The devices battery holds a really good charge, especially consider there’s a back screen. It would be nice if the automatic brightness was either there or function a little better to turn off when there’s ambient light. I don’t think the cost over the normal Kindle justifies itself with the back light, I wish it was cheaper, especially since it’s getting close to the base iPad pad price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Screen quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great E Reader

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    AMAZING. I love the size not too big not too small. Perfect to take on the go. The screen is perfect not to harsh on my eyes and makes reading quick and easy with the different reading options. Lightweight and easy to hold.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Avid Readers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought the Kindle Paperwhite for my wife, who loves reading novels. This thing is perfect—crisp screen, adjustable backlight, lightweight, and a battery that seems to last forever. It’s great for nighttime reading without lighting up the whole room, and it keeps everything discreet (no awkward book covers lying around). She uses it constantly, and it’s easily one of her favorite devices. Highly recommend for anyone who reads a lot and wants a comfortable, private, and high-quality reading experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best device for travel

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love to read and having a book on me at all times. while my phone is a great device, the small text can be distracting and after awhile a strain on my eyes. The kindle paperwhite is a nice alternative with a long battery life, holding almost my entire library, and easy to see in the dark. it seems lighter than my old first generation kindle, and the text is clear as day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Gift – She Loves It!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024) for my wife’s birthday, and she absolutely loves it. The screen is very clear and easy on the eyes, even after long reading sessions. She really likes how lightweight it is, and the 16GB of storage is more than enough for all her books. The battery life is impressive — she can read for days without needing to charge it. It’s a perfect upgrade from her older Kindle. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a reliable and comfortable e-reader!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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